From U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area, March 31, 2026 ALAMEDA, Calif. – The U.S. Coast Guard held a formal assumption of command ceremony for Vice Adm. Joe Buzzella as he assumed the duties and responsibilities of U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area and Defense Force West Commander during an event Thursday, at Coast Guard Island in Alameda. Adm. Kevin Lunday,…
Duffy Announces $35 Million Investment to Revitalize America’s Small Shipyards
MARAD’s Small Shipyard Grant program received a 200% increase in funding for 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced today that the Maritime Administration (MARAD) will invest $35 million into revitalizing America’s small shipyards. The investment…
CENTCOM Refutes Media Claims of U.S. Strikes in Lamerd, Iran
From U.S. Central Command, March 31, 2026 TAMPA, Fla. — U.S. Central Command Spokesperson U.S. Navy Capt. Tim Hawkins provided the following statement: Several media outlets recently reported accusations of U.S. forces striking a sports hall and residential area in the city of Lamerd,…
Coast Guard Repatriates 60 Aliens to Dominican Republic Following Voyage Interdiction
From U.S. Coast Guard Southeast District, March 30, 2026 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Thetis repatriated 60 aliens to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Monday, following the interdiction of an unlawful migration vessel voyage in Mona Passage waters northwest of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. The…
U.S. Strengthens Maritime Security Cooperation with Kenya During NAVAF Commander’s Visit
From By U.S. Naval Force Europe, U.S. Naval Forces Africa, March 31, 2026 U.S. Naval Forces Africa (NAVAF) strengthened its longstanding security partnership with Kenya during Adm. George Wikoff’s visit to Nairobi and Mombasa, March 24–25. The visit, Wikoff’s first to…
I MEF launches Operation Clean Sweep IV to improve barracks habitability
From I Marine Expeditionary Force Communication Strategy and Operations March 30, 2026 MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – I Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Installations West-Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton launched Operation Clean Sweep IV today, continuing a…
U.S. and Colombian Navies Reinforce Partnership at Maritime Staff Talks
By Ensign Paul Archer, March 30, 2026 CARTAGENA, Colombia – Senior naval leaders from the United States and Colombia convened in Cartagena from April 24-27, 2026 for the annual Maritime Staff Talks (MST), reaffirming the enduring partnership between the two nations and outlining a path for future…
Australia, India, Japan, New Zealand, U.S. complete exercise Sea Dragon 2026
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam — Exercise Sea Dragon 2026 successfully concluded at Andersen Air Force Base, marking the completion of 20 days of intensive multinational anti-submarine warfare (ASW) training, March 28. Hosted by U.S. Navy Commander, Task Force (CTF) 72, two…
Navy Commissions Submarine USS Massachusetts
March 30, 2026 | By Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Kaitlin Young, Submarine Readiness Squadron 32 | The Navy commissioned the submarine USS Massachusetts in a traditional ceremony held March 28 at Boston Harbor. The ceremony culminated a yearslong process to bring the Massachusetts into service. It…
Coast Guard Cutter Stratton returns to California following 3-month deployment
From U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area, March 29, 2026 ALAMEDA, Calif. – The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) returned to their home port in Alameda, Monday after sailing more than 16,000 nautical miles and completing a 79-day patrol in the Caribbean. Stratton departed Alameda Jan. 4 and transited through the Panama Canal to support ongoing operations in the Caribbean,…
